GOP squeaks by in another special election – but warning signs abound
Republicans are cheering their likely victory in Tuesday’s special election to fill an open House seat in Ohio. The narrowness of state Sen. Troy Balderson’s apparent victory suggests a “blue wave” may be heading right for suburban districts currently…
Syria needs to be a blueprint for peacemaking
A good place to bring fresh thinking is in Syria. Most of the pro-democracy rebels fighting against a ruthless Assad regime have been defeated. Many powerful nations, such as Iran, Turkey, Russia, and Israel, claim a stake in a post-conflict Syria.
Despite shooting spike, a Chicago community gets a handle on violence
On a recent Monday afternoon, a dozen boys and girls are shooting hoops at the outdoor courts of Ogden Park on Chicago’s South Side – something that not long ago, few dared to do in this neighborhood of Englewood, which has long struggled with gun viol…
Charlottesville pastors see protest as an act of faith
The idea seemed simple enough: Put out a call to faith leaders and clergy across the country, and get them to show up in Charlottesville and stand against white supremacy. It was the summer of 2017, and white supremacists had already marched on the ci…
Why US talks with the Taliban are suddenly on the table
The United States has a lot invested in Afghanistan: a longer war than both world wars and its intervention in Vietnam combined, more than $2 trillion, and more than 2,370 service members’ lives lost. To understand the mounting signs of the Trump admi…
For Berlin, Invasive Crustaceans Are A Tough Catch And A Tough Sell
Louisiana crawfish have invaded waterways in Germany’s capital. Wildlife officials licensed a fisherman to catch them for chefs, hoping a taste for “Berlin Lobster” might control the invasive species.
Tokyo Medical School Apologizes For Test Scoring Practices To Keep Women Out
Officials confirmed reports of the systematic exclusion of female candidates from the prestigious university are true. “We betrayed the public trust,” the school’s managing director told reporters.
Student Activists In Bangladesh Demanding Safer Roads After Bus Kills 2 People
A bus in Dhaka, Bangladesh, ran over and killed two students, triggering a massive protest. Students are demanding justice in a country where traffic laws are poorly enforced.
Diplomatic Dispute Between Saudi Arabia And Canada Continues To Escalate
The Saudi government announced it will stop its national airline from traveling to Toronto. This comes after the Gulf nation expelled the Canadian ambassador and recalled its own ambassador.
Trump Tower meeting draws attention to campaign lines of legality
Of all the incidents in the Trump Russia saga, perhaps none has been as intensely scrutinized and speculated about as the June 2016 Trump Tower meeting. Numerous threads of special counsel Robert Mueller’s Russia investigation may run through the meet…
Iran Braces For New U.S. Sanctions To Further Cripple Economy
The new sanctions, which were previously lifted under the 2015 nuclear deal, severely limit Iran’s ability to buy U.S. currency and issue sovereign debt, and place restrictions on trade with Iran.
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